In the Blackfur residence, Christian was not happy with the news he was reading on his phone as well. And his cousin’s message about the conversation he had with the prosecutor did not put him in a better mood. The only thing that kept the Duke from crushing his phone with one hand was the fact that Russell was in the room with him because the little boy needed the space on the coffee table to build his next contraption. Christian didn’t want to frighten the child.

Annie felt everything Christian was feeling, being his marked mate. So, she got out his favorite cinnamon rolls from the oven before making...